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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,193.87, 11,303.55 and 5,360.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,193.87, 11,303.55 and 5,360.09 is: 7,394.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,193.87 : 11,303.55 = 5,360.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,193.87/11,303.55 = 5,360.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,193.87x = 11,303.55 × 5,360.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,193.87x = 60,587,988.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,587,988.80/8,193.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,394.31

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